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Joanna Koziol-

Joanna Koziol

Author Details

Joanna Koziol is a 2022 graduate from Northern Illinois University, having earned a B.A. in English, a minor in Professional Communication, and a Creative Writing Certificate. She was also awarded with the Outstanding Women and Gender Advocacy Award for her persistent aspiration to work in the video game industry.

Industry Focus

Joanna is a Features Writer for Screen Rant, specializing in everything gaming related. She covers a range of topics, but she is particularly knowledgeable about PC games (epesically within the horror & RPG genres).

Favorite Media

Joanna loves trying new games, but she loves replaying her favorites even more. Her top ten games, in no particular order, include: Baldur's Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Skyrim, Fran Bow, The Binding of Isaac, Little Big Planet, The Witcher 3, Detroit: Become Human, and Journey.

Five various melee weapons from Baldur's Gate 3, displayed in a row against a hazy green background. 1
All Legendary Weapons In Baldur's Gate 3, Ranked

There are 13 legendary weapons to be found in Baldur's Gate 3, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Here's how each weapon holds up in-game.

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty's Songbird looking distraught against a red background. 1
"Electrifying, Emotional, And Full Of Twists" - Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Review

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty's unpredictable spy-thriller story is full of jaw-dropping moments, and it's got the gameplay to match.

Johnny Silverhand and V from Cyberpunk 2077, both donning serious expressions in pink-and-purple lighting. 1
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC Will Let V Become A Real Edgerunner

A Cyberpunk: Edgerunners reference has already been spotted in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and it proves promising for fans of the anime.

V on a red motorbike on the left and leaning against a black vehicle on the right, with Cyberpunk 2077's Night City in the background. 1
Every New Vehicle In Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC

Cyberpunk 2077's DLC will broaden the game's selection of vehicles greatly, with over ten new vehicles confirmed for Phantom Liberty so far.

Cyberpunk 2077's V holding a gun up against a  blurred image of Japantown. 1
Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Update Can Fix The Game’s Most Annoying Skill

One of Cyberpunk 2077's skills is borderline painful to level up, but there's no better time for a rework than the Phantom Liberty DLC and update.

Male V from Cyberpunk 2077 against a red-and-blue background of Night City. 1
8 Worst Cyberpunk 2077 Quests Not Worth Doing Before Phantom Liberty

Eager players may find themselves wanting to prepare for the release of Phantom Liberty, but Cyberpunk 2077's worst quests won't do them any good.

Screenshots from the Corpo, Street Kid, and Nomad life path prologues in Cyberpunk 2077. 1
Which Cyberpunk 2077 Lifepath Is Right For You (& Why)

Cyberpunk 2077's Corpo, Street Kid, and Nomad lifepaths all differ from one another, with each lending something unique to a given playthrough.

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty's V holding a pistol, looking angry, against a blue-and-red backdrop of Night City. 1
Cyberpunk 2077: Should You Make A New Save For Phantom Liberty?

As players gear up for Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, some may find themselves wondering if they should create a brand-new character for the DLC.

Link opening up a door using Ultrahand on the right, and Link looking disappointed on the left. 1
Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Didn’t Fix BOTW’s Loot Problem

In many ways, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom learned from Breath of the Wild's mistakes, but one major flaw is still ruining the game's loot system.

Cyberpunk 2077's Johnny Silverhand looking serious next to an also serious-looking V. 1
Should You Finish Cyberpunk 2077 Before Playing Phantom Liberty?

With Phantom Liberty fast approaching, players who haven't yet finished Cyberpunk 2077 may be wondering if they should complete the base game first.

Sojourn, Kiriko, and Junkerqueen from Overwatch 2 against a bright sky background. 1
Overwatch 2 Season 6 - Release Date, New Hero, & Battle Pass Info

Overwatch 2: Invasion promises to be the game's most exciting season yet, featuring a new hero, game mode, maps, story missions, and more.

Sidon and Ganon smiling. 1
Tears Of The Kingdom Could Have Used A Cruel But Hilarious Zelda Item

One classic Zelda item deserved to make an epic return in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, sowing chaos and monetary madness across the kingdom of Hyrule.

A close-up shot of Mineru next to Link and Mineru's Construct in Tears of the Kingdom. 1
Zelda: TOTK’s Most Dedicated Builders Have A Common Goal: Destroy Everything

Destroying Hyrule has become a favorite pastime of many players in Tears of the Kingdom, but one bright group has taken things to a new extreme.

Two images of Link cooking in front of a cooking pot in Tears of the Kingdom. 1
All Your Zelda: TOTK Cooking Recipes Can Improve With Two Easy Tricks

Players can cook up a variety of powerful recipes in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but two surprisingly simple tricks can make them even better.

Link and Bolson next to an overview of Lurelin Village from Tears of the Kingdom. 1
Rebuilding Lurelin Village Shows Zelda: TOTK’s Biggest Ultrahand Issue

Ultrahand is one of the best additions to Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but the Lurelin Village quest proves that it could still improve on one front.

Link aiming down a bow in Tears of the Kingdom. Two arrows can be seen, one with a Stamina Vessel for a tip, and the other with a Heart Container. 1
This Zelda: TOTK Bow Proves Stamina Is More Important Than Hearts

When upgrading hearts or stamina in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players will need to pick their poison wisely - and one bow can settle the debate.

Hogwarts Legacy's Amit and Natsai standing against a background of a Quidditch pitch. 1
Why A Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Makes More Sense Than Quidditch DLC

A Hogwarts Legacy Quidditch DLC would be a treat for Harry Potter sports fans, but a fully-fledged sequel would be a more sensible progression.

A collage of three images of Link in various armor sets from Tears of the Kingdom. 1
Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Made Its Coolest Armor Set Useless

From hilarious to harrowing, Link can rock many different armor sets in Tears of the Kingdom - but the game's best-looking set doesn't get much use.

BOTW's Link next to a Shrine in Tears of the Kingdom. 1
What Happens If You Complete All 152 Shrines In Zelda: TOTK

Beating all the Shrines in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a big commitment, but fortunately, there's a pretty prize waiting at the finish line.

Link and Rauru from Tears of the Kingdom. Link is holding up the Master Sword. 1
Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Still Has One Master Sword Mystery

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Master Sword undergoes many strange events, but one secret detail implies a potential connection to the Zonai tribe.

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